Dental Braces Questions
Unsure if Braces are the Right Choice
Some tell me my teeth are okay. Some don't and told to me have braces because on the top I have my two front teeth pushed farther than the other top teeth. And my top teeth is more forward than the bottom. So if you could please give me your...
Wire Slipped Out of Place?
I have braces and I am scheduled to get them off in 12 days. The end of a wire slipped out of the last bracket on my bottom teeth. The area of tooth that this wire is covering does not have a bracket, so I didn't break any brackets. However, will...
Front Teeth and Jaw Issues
Hi, im Zane and im a female 17 years old. When i close my mouth the front of my teeth (bottom and top) dont touch! I also have jaw pain every now and then -- i think its because of this! Is this a common problem? If i get braces will they help this...
Havent worn retainers in almost a year.
I havent wore my retainers in almost, due to my irresponsible self and have noticed my teeth have shifted back quite a bit. Will I need braces again or is thereva less expensive option?
Big lumps caused by braces?
I have inside my mouth bottom on both sides lumps and are notable. Today I felt a bump starting and within a hour had one now my top lip. They aren't where my braces rub. And 5 months on the first lumps haven gone.
Big Lumps Caused by Braces?
I have inside my mouth bottom on both sides lumps and are notable. Today I felt a bump starting and within a hour had one now my top lip. They aren't where my braces rub. And 5 months on the first lumps haven gone.
Molar Brace Won't Turn Off
what do you do if your molar brace wont turn after only a few days
When will my top adult canine teeth grow in?
I extracted my top baby canines 6 months ago to make room for my braces. The orthodontist said that my adult teeth were impacted. I got my braces, and the first month showed rapid improvement in my teeth. But, even though it\'s been half a year, the...
Jaw Correction & Braces for My 11 1/2 year Daughter
Dear Dr., My daughter (11 1/2 years) had lower jaw growth problem. I had consulted with 3 orthodontist. 2 of them said 1st she have to do jaw correction (using Twin Block) and then braces. The other doctor told to put braces no need of jaw...
Having Permanent Retainers?
I have a permanent retainer glued to the back of my 6 front bottom and top teeth.and a removable. I have noticed one of my lower front teeth gave slightly moved. Is that normal with having a permanent retainer or is that not supposed to happen?
On average, what would the cost of only top braces for 6 months be?
I had braces when i was in elementary school and middle school. I have permanent retainers on my top and bottom teeth, but 3-4 of my top teeth have shifted. My new dentist told me it was because my previous orthodontist did not straighten the roots...
9 Year Old. Does He Need Braces?
My son just turned nine. He does need braces. The dentist saya the I should wait until his baby teeth are out. Is there any way he can have braces now?
Would Braces Fix My Teeth?
My teeth are not perfectly straight. And I have a slight overbite. The two teeth just outside of my front teeth are small and don\'t come down all the way. would getting braces fix my teeth? Please help me. I\'m scared I will need surgery. I\'m...
I can't fit my twin blocks in, since I got the top 6 train tracks, help?
Hello I have had Twin Block braces for just over a year to sort my overbite out. On Thursday (it's now Saturday night) I got top train tracks only the front six because I got bands in between my back teeth to leave room for this other thing they are...
Alternatives to close gap from extracted first bi\'s.
My 13 year old granddaughter began orthodontic treatment approx one month ago. Prior to getting her braces, she had to have her first bi \'s extracted. One month after starting treatment they began headgear, placed by hooking it onto the archwire...